State Police: Framework near completion

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Framework on state police

…As Presidency, NASS, IGP intensify push for Constitutional amendment Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police appears to be nearing a decisive stage, as the Presidency, leadership of the 10th National Assembly and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, held a high-level meeting yesterday to fine-tune the constitutional framework for the proposed policing reform amid growing security challenges across the country. The consultative meeting, convened by the Presidency at the State House in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau,…

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U.S. issues security alert to its citizens in Nigeria over planned #‘TakeitBack’ protest in Abuja

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U.S. issues security alert

The United States embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert over the planned #TakeitBack protests, demanding the rescue of 46 abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. The security alert, dated June 3 was published on the U.S. embassy website, warning American citizens ahead of the protests. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the ‘Take It Back’ movement has called for protests in Abuja tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, 2026”, the security alert read. The embassy warned of a potential confrontation between security agents and protesters, highlighting areas of…

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‘Looted weapons from Libya found with Nigerian extremists’ – UN

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UN on illicit weapons

The United Nations has said some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria, according to reports. The UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, stated this at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States on Tuesday, as delegates gathered to tackle the global spread of illicit firearms. The UN’s top disarmament official expressed regret that weapons continued to fuel violence in communities long after wars ended, causing devastation across once peaceful communities. According to…

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Insecurity: ‘Delay on state police risks ethnic conflicts’ – Afenifere 

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Afenifere on state police2

…Says Nigeria target of int’l terrorism The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday stated that the continued delay in establishing state police in the country risks plunging Nigeria into intractable ethnic wars. While stressing that the spate of insecurity in various parts of the country is capable of pushing citizens to resort to self-defence, the foremost Yoruba group stated the state police cannot tarry for a 60-month gestation period as proposed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu. Afenifere, in an issued statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, warned…

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PRP demands Tinubu’s resignation over escalating insecurity

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PRP demands Tinubu’s resignation

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what it described as his administration’s inability to stem the worsening wave of insecurity across the country. The opposition party made the demand amid growing public concern over persistent incidents of kidnapping, banditry and violent attacks, including the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Armed men had on May 15 invaded three schools in the Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities of Oriire local government area, abducting several pupils and teachers in an attack that…

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2027: “INEC data leak puts election credibility on trial” – Atiku

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Atiku on INEC

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the unauthorised disclosure of voter information from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database has placed the credibility of the 2027 general election under serious threat. According to him, the incident has exposed the vulnerability of Nigeria’s electoral institutions to political manipulation before campaigns have even properly commenced. In an issued statement on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said while INEC had attempted to reassure Nigerians that no external hacking occurred, the…

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“Jonathan not running for 2027 Presidency” – Close associates

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Close associates on Jonathan2

Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have dismissed reports suggesting that he may contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting there is no indication that he plans to return to the ballot. The associates described the claims as politically driven speculation, alleging that his name is being used by certain groups to advance factional interests and create confusion within the political space. According to them, Jonathan has not engaged in any form of consultation, mobilisation, or political activity consistent with someone preparing to run for office. One source said that…

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Taraba High Court adjourns Arewa24 TV suit against NBMOA to July 18 

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Taraba Court on Arewa24 TV suit

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The High Court of Taraba state, Jalingo Judicial Division, has adjourned the suit filed by Arewa24 Network Limited against the Registered Trustees of Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), and ATAR Communications Nigeria Limited to Thursday, July 18, 2026. The court sitting, which was scheduled for yesterday to hear arguments on the preliminary objection, failed to hold due to the absence of the presiding judge, Hon. Justice Nuhu Adi. The matter, which came up before Court No. 2, was initially heard on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.…

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’52m Nigerian pupils at risk, as school attacks escalate across states’ – Stakeholders

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52m pupils in Nigeria at risk

Stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest threats in recent years, with growing insecurity putting the future of more than 52 million pupils and students at risk across the country. A surge in school attacks, kidnappings of students and teachers, and persistent violence in several communities has continued to disrupt learning, forcing the closure of schools and deepening concerns over access to education.  The crisis comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an estimated 15 million out-of-school children. The situation…

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NANS plans 3-day protest over abduction of Borno schoolchildren

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NANS tells Tinubu

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone-E (North-East), has announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity protest over the abduction of 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba local government area of Borno States. The planned demonstration, scheduled to hold from June 5 to June 7, will take place simultaneously across the North-East states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba. The development was contained in a notice issued by the Chief of Staff to the NANS Zone-E Coordinator, Lukman Yusuf, who said the protest is aimed…

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